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   spray

   /spreɪ/

   noun

   • 1. liquid that is blown or driven through the air in the form of tiny drops: "a torrent of white foam and spray" Similar showersprinklingsprinklespritzjetmistdrizzledropletsspumespindriftfoamfrothrare:spoondrift
   • ▪ a liquid preparation which can be forced out of a can or other container in tiny drops: "a can of insect spray"
   • ▪ a can or container holding a spray. Similar atomizervaporizeraerosolsprinklernebulizerspray gun
   • ▪ an act of spraying something: "refresh your flowers with a quick spray"

   verb

   • 1. apply (liquid) to someone or something in the form of tiny drops: "the product can be sprayed on to wet or dry hair" Similar sprinkleshowerspritzspread in dropletsspatterscatterdispersediffusemistdoucheliterary:besprinkle
   • ▪ sprinkle or cover with tiny drops of liquid: "she sprayed herself with perfume" Similar sprinkleshowerspritzspread in dropletsspatterscatterdispersediffusemistdoucheliterary:besprinkle
   • ▪ (of liquid) be driven through the air or forced out of something in tiny drops: "water sprayed into the air" Similar spoutjetgushspurtshootsquirtstream
   • ▪ scatter (something) somewhere with great force: "the truck shuddered to a halt, spraying gravel from under its wheels"
   • ▪ fire a rapid succession of bullets at: "enemy gunners sprayed the decks of the warships"
   • ▪ (of a male cat) direct a stream of urine over (an object or area) to mark a territory: "cats usually spray areas they have sprayed before"
   • ▪ (in sport) kick, hit, or throw (the ball) in an unpredictable way: "he began his round by spraying his fairway shots"

   Word Origin early 17th century (earlier as spry): related to Middle Dutch spra(e)yen ‘sprinkle’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. sprayable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 10

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   • English (US)

     a mass of very small drops of liquid forced through the air,...

   • Znaczenie Spray, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     spray definicja: 1. a mass of very small drops of liquid...

   • Spray: French Translation

     spray translate: jaillir, asperger, vaporiser, produit...

   • Spray Spanish Translation

     SPRAY translate: aerosol, aerosol, ramita, rociar, rociar,...

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   noun. water or other liquid broken up into minute droplets and blown, ejected into, or falling through the air. a jet of fine particles of liquid, as medicine, insecticide, paint, perfume, etc., discharged from an atomizer or other device for direct application to a surface.

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   A spray is a jet of small drops of water or liquid vapor. It describes the medicine you use to make your nose less dry or the air freshener you use to make your bathroom less smelly.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSPRAY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word spray as a noun in English. Spray can refer to very small drops of liquid, a substance forced out of a container, a device or act of applying liquid, a small branch of a plant, or an arrangement of flowers or jewellery.